The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has issued a strong statement rejecting false rumors circulating online about the cancellation of its victory in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The federation labeled the claims as "completely unfounded" and designed to destabilize Senegalese football.
Senegal won the 2025 AFCON tournament, which was held in Morocco, defeating Nigeria 2-1 in the final on March 8, 2026. This marked Senegal's second continental title. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has not issued any statement or decision to annul this result.
In its communiqué, the FSF urged the public and media to disregard the misinformation and to rely only on official communications from the federation and CAF. It reaffirmed the legitimacy of the national team's achievement.
The spread of this false news appears to be an isolated incident on social media, with no credible sports news outlets reporting any investigation or challenge to the tournament's outcome. The Senegalese team and its victory remain fully recognized by the governing football bodies.
